The invention and further development of prime movers or engines was the basic prerequisite for the development of technically based mobility. The very first usable power engines were steam engines followed by internal combustion engines. Well, the Dampffreunde Friedrichshafen are ...more

"Tinplate" is a keyword that makes enthusiasts' eyes light up, and even visitors who don't know what to make of this term will be thrilled by the tinplate model trains that Franz Holzapfel is bringing to Friedrichshafen. The fact that the models on display are originals and not replicas ...more

It is easy to be impressed by the intricacy of these mechanical masterpieces of yesteryear: elegant locomotives and proud traction engines show off their prowess in small format as they wind their way around the world's largest 5 inch and 7¼ inch model railway layout in Halls B2 and B3 at ...more

Participants from several countries let it steam on this podium facility with a circuit of about 200 meters. Next to the line, not only meadows, but also forests, villages and stations are created. Thus, all kinds of locomotives on 45mm gauge run on the module layout in a beautiful ...more

Inventiveness on the tables: The builders of the stationary steam plants are not only excellent mechanics- they are also very inventive. There is much to discover among the fine mechanical rarities and trinkets in action. The model builders love every part of their true-to-the-original ...more

The locomobiles represent an extra class at the Echtdampf-Hallentreffen, have rarity value and their presentation is a real classic. You can discover special specimens and ride along. The steam-powered road vehicles drive their parades of rarities with us, the drivers of course in ...more

Beautiful ocean liners, pinnaces, stern-wheelers and paddle steamers will be exhibited on platforms in Ship modeling Hall A6, and some will also be launched in the 400m² water basin. Even in the model, the ships fascinate the audience and the viewer may see before him the huge and ...more